MacLean Law is proud to announce that it has been recognized as an Excellence Awardee for Boutique Law Firm of the Year by the prestigious Canadian Law Awards. This distinction reflects the award winning lawyers and their unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal services, advancing family law practice, and achieving results for family law clients […]
Sophie Bartholomew Speaks to CTV News on Bigamy in BC
April 10, 2026, from CTV News: A fairy tale that got lost’: Canadian man’s multiple wives say marriage licences should never have been issued A CTV News W5 investigation uncovered significant gaps in how marriage licences are issued across Canada, revealing that most jurisdictions do not verify whether applicants are already legally married. This lack […]
Inside Fraser MacLean’s High Stakes Family Law Practice With Lexpert
Fraser MacLean, one of the leading family lawyers at MacLean Law, was interviewed by Lexpert. The article examined his high-stakes litigation practice and growing influence in complex, ultra-high-net-worth family law disputes. The interview highlights both his courtroom experience and his role in shaping emerging legal issues, including the use of artificial intelligence in litigation. The […]
Best Vancouver Family Lawyers
Who are the Best Vancouver Family Lawyers? MacLean Law was just named a Leading Canadian Law Firm by the prestigious lawyer ranking agency Lexpert. Both Lorne MacLean KC and Fraser MacLean have won the prestigious award as Canada’s top 25 Most influential lawyers by Lexpert as well as Lexpert’s One to Watch and we have […]
Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers – Fraser MacLean
Fraser MacLean’s selection as one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers recognizes a career defined by high-stakes advocacy, precedent-setting work, and a deep commitment to client service. A family law Associate at MacLean Law, Fraser MacLean has appeared at every level of court in British Columbia, including the Court of Appeal, and has built a litigation record […]
BC Division Of Excluded Property Lawyers
BC Division Of Excluded Property Lawyers handle the rare cases where million dollar excluded property is actually divided- sometimes equally! Wait what?! BC Division Of Excluded Property Lawyers There is no doubt most separating spouses are unaware of this which could mean they are leaving millions on the table. Get advice on BC Division Of […]
Dismissal Of UHNW Family Appeals For Non Compliance
Dismissal Of UHNW Family Appeals For Non Compliance are rare but can occur. The concept is why would you let an Appellant who refused to obey past child and spousal support orders ask the Court to help them set aside an order they refused to obey without good reason? MacLean Law is a tier 1 […]
Setting Aside Spousal Support Agreement Waivers
Setting Aside Spousal Support Agreement Waivers is a complex area of law governed in BC by both The Federal Divorce Act and the Family Law Act. While agreements can be set aside under the FLA the test is a rather high bar. The time to think hard about the fairness of a spousal support waiver […]
Sophie Bartholomew: Vice-Chair of the BC Family Law Committee
MacLean Law Lawyer Sophie Bartholomew: A New Vice-Chair at the Helm We are proud to announce that Vancouver lawyer Sophie Bartholomew of MacLean Law is serving as Vice Chair of the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch Family Law Committee for 2025–2026. In this role, she is among the legal professionals providing the government with critical […]
Best International Family Lawyers
Lorne MacLean, KC named a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers This prestigious recognition for BC’s best international family and high net worth lawyers reflects Lorne MacLean KC and MacLean Law’s record-setting achievements, including the highest spousal support, child support, lump-sum spousal support, special costs, and financial penalties awards. These accolades were […]
